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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.16, 668.40 and 456.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.16, 668.40 and 456.16 is: 629.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.16 : 668.40 = 456.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.16/668.40 = 456.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.16x = 668.40 × 456.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.16x = 304,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,897.34/484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.75

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